Lately, I have been talking with various entrepreneurs and startup companies and learning about their career moves and where they see themselves in the next coming years. So, for this episode, I wanted to take a slight turn and talk about working your way up the ranks in an organization. My next guest on Annie Talks, Episode 26, is this super awesome gal who I met a few years ago who has kept true to herself and worked her way up the ranks, earning her the title of Vice President of Production Resources at Stone Management Inc. Megan Soliah began her career at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., stage managing such productions as A Dance Celebration with Mikhail Baryshnikov and The Kennedy Center Open House. She transitioned from stage to film and television and brings with her over 10 years of experience in production coordinating and product placement having worked for Twentieth Century Fox Television, the Fox Network, NBCUniversal Television and Universal Pictures. Some of her more notable projects she's been involved with include 24, American Idol, Parenthood, The Bourne Legacy, The Fast & The Furious franchise, Fifty Shades of Grey and Jurassic World. She has a great story to tell and is an inspiration to many young women and young professionals. Here are my takeaways from talking with Megan: It may sound cliche, but there's positively truth to the saying, "Hard work pays off," and in Megan's case, it certainly has! She stayed true to herself, she knew where she had been which set the course for where she wanted to go next -- her goals. She also talked about having patience because you'll get to your goal -- but while on your journey to achieving your goal, don't forget to stop and smell the roses along the way. Enjoy life, enjoy your friends and family and make time for yourself. And most importantly and for you women out there -- embracing your girl boss and girl power mentality! To reach Megan, you may email her at megan@stonemanagement.net. #MeganSoliah #StoneManagementInc #StoneManagement #GirlBoss #GirlPower #EmbraceYourInnerGirlBoss #EmbraceYourInnerGirlPower #PatienceIsKey #SetGoals #AnnieTalks